Ep.195 (Video): Five Pillars with Maha Yahya

The Beirut Banyan

2:00 Day to Day Life in Beirut 8:24 Back to 2005 10:20 Taef Accord 46:08 The Banking Sector 1:03:56 The Middle Class 1:16:53 Civil War Legacy 1:25:32 Freedom of Expression 1:34:01 Army & Internal Security 1:42:33 Light at the End of the Tunnel Click to watch: https://youtu.be/1Cq-ftnQyLA We're with Maha Yahya for Episode 195 of The Beirut Banyan. We discuss her recent piece "All Fall Down" that appeared in Carnegie Middle East's Diwan blog and expand on five pillars that sustained post civil war Lebanon. We reflect on the impact of protests and recurring assassinations from 2005 onwards that contribute to today's events; the civil war's legacy; and recurrent obstacles preventing needed reform. We also share a mutual appreciation for Samir Kassir and reflect on my father's final years. Maha Yahya is Director of the Carnegie Middle East Center. The piece referred to in this episode is accessible below: https://carnegie-mec.org/diwan/82348 Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Watch these episodes via our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.